Brighton High School: A three-sport athlete who competed in basketball, football, and track and field ... an all-Livingston County selection on defense as a sophomore and junior ... also earned all-conference honors in track and field as a junior ... coached by Cliff Kiefer.

Ryan R. Paxson: Born Nov. 9, 1990 ... son of David and Lori Paxson ... father played football for Northeast Missouri State from 1980-84.